Overview
- The case prosecutor, Begoña García Boró, asked that the recusal bids be rejected, arguing the claims are insufficient and must be proven with objective data.
- The challenges target José Antonio Patrocinio Polo, Emilio Francisco Serrano and María Dolores Fernández Gallardo for alleged loss of neutrality after prior rulings in the case.
- The Tribunal Superior de Justicia de Extremadura will rule on the requests once it receives the judges’ reports, and granting any one motion would remove the panel.
- Recusal petitions were filed by David Sánchez and four former Badajoz provincial officials: Juana Cinta Calderón, Francisco Martos, Manuel Candalija and Emilia Parejo.
- The trial start was rescheduled to May 28 from February 9 due to counsel availability, with the panel decision pending before proceedings can move forward.